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 "url": "https://clearank.com/stock/nucor-nue/",
 "dataUrl": "https://clearank.com/stock/nucor-nue/data.json",
 "title": "Nucor (NUE) Stock Forecast & Price Target (2026)",
 "description": "Nucor Corp. (NUE) stock: Basic Materials, Steel. $58.0B market cap. AI rating, technicals, 2030 forecast and trade plans.",
 "headline": "Nucor Corp. (NUE)",
 "published": "2026-06-20T09:09:12+00:00",
 "modified": "2026-09-11T00:46:33.701+00:00",
 "generated": "2026-09-11T20:01:30.002Z",
 "language": "en-US",
 "publisher": {
  "name": "CleaRank",
  "url": "https://clearank.com/"
 },
 "disclaimer": "Educational and informational only; not financial advice. AI-generated analysis reviewed by the CleaRank editorial team; prices delayed up to 15 minutes.",
 "asset": {
  "ticker": "NUE",
  "name": "Nucor Corp.",
  "type": "Common Stock",
  "exchange": "NYSE",
  "currency": "USD",
  "sector": "Basic Materials",
  "industry": "Steel",
  "country": "United States",
  "website": "https://nucor.com"
 },
 "quote": {
  "price": 255.46,
  "previousClose": 257.91,
  "change": -2.45,
  "changePercent": -0.95,
  "open": 255,
  "high": 256.78,
  "low": 252.0099945,
  "volume": 911579,
  "averageVolume": 1075918,
  "marketCap": 57957662459,
  "fiftyTwoWeekHigh": 280.10999,
  "fiftyTwoWeekLow": 131.32001,
  "marketOpen": false,
  "asOf": "2026-09-11T00:46:31.000Z"
 },
 "statistics": {
  "pe": 20.38787,
  "eps": 12.53,
  "dividendYield": 0.008768152774481109,
  "beta": 1.881,
  "priceToSales": 1.6054308,
  "priceToBook": 2.621447,
  "revenueTtm": 36101001216,
  "grossMargin": 0.19563335577570454,
  "returnOnEquity": 0.14548999
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 "technicals": {
  "rsi": 68.12,
  "macd": 0.77,
  "sma50": 250.14,
  "sma200": 207.64,
  "rsiSignal": "Bullish",
  "trend": "Bullish",
  "pricePosition": "Bullish",
  "macdSignal": "Bullish",
  "rating": "Bullish"
 },
 "analysis": {
  "rating": "Buy",
  "score": 75,
  "consensus": "Buy",
  "fairValue": 286.5,
  "analystTarget": 286.5,
  "analystCount": 17,
  "wallStreetConsensus": "Buy",
  "generatedAt": "2026-09-11T00:46:31.000Z",
  "priceAtAnalysis": 255.46001,
  "volatility": {
   "daily": 2.07,
   "risk": "standard"
  }
 },
 "tradePlan": {
  "bias": "Bullish",
  "conservativeEntry": 250.35,
  "aggressiveEntry": 255.46,
  "stopLoss": 242.56,
  "stopLossPercent": 3.11,
  "targets": [
   262.87,
   275.39,
   287.9
  ]
 },
 "projections": {
  "basis": "Monte Carlo simulation on historical return distribution, re-run daily; not price targets",
  "years": [
   {
    "year": 2027,
    "downside10th": 180.43,
    "base": 286.65,
    "upside90th": 455.4
   },
   {
    "year": 2028,
    "downside10th": 167.14,
    "base": 321.65,
    "upside90th": 619.01
   },
   {
    "year": 2029,
    "downside10th": 161.89,
    "base": 360.93,
    "upside90th": 804.69
   },
   {
    "year": 2030,
    "downside10th": 160.46,
    "base": 405,
    "upside90th": 1022.18
   },
   {
    "year": 2031,
    "downside10th": 161.42,
    "base": 454.45,
    "upside90th": 1279.44
   },
   {
    "year": 2032,
    "downside10th": 164.09,
    "base": 509.94,
    "upside90th": 1584.74
   },
   {
    "year": 2033,
    "downside10th": 168.13,
    "base": 572.2,
    "upside90th": 1947.36
   },
   {
    "year": 2034,
    "downside10th": 173.36,
    "base": 642.07,
    "upside90th": 2377.96
   },
   {
    "year": 2035,
    "downside10th": 179.68,
    "base": 720.47,
    "upside90th": 2888.88
   },
   {
    "year": 2036,
    "downside10th": 187.03,
    "base": 808.44,
    "upside90th": 3494.5
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  ]
 },
 "faqCount": 7,
 "sources": [
  "TwelveData",
  "Wall Street consensus"
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 "sections": [
  {
   "id": "price",
   "title": "NUE Price Analysis"
  },
  {
   "id": "market-metrics",
   "title": "Market Metrics",
   "facts": {
    "Open": "$255.00",
    "Day Range": "$252.01 to $256.78",
    "Prev Close": "$257.91",
    "Volume": "911.6K",
    "52-Week Range": "$131.32 to $280.11",
    "Market Cap": "$57.96B"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "peer-benchmarking",
   "title": "Peer Benchmarking",
   "text": [
    "Sector Position Analysis Valuation is broadly in line with sector peers (-0.0104% difference), suggesting fair market pricing relative to industry standards."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "financials",
   "title": "NUE Financial Performance",
   "text": [
    "Analysis: In the last 5 quarters, NUE beat estimates 4 times. The stock rose 3 times the next day. Price tends to react positively to beats."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "analysis",
   "title": "NUE Analysis",
   "text": [
    "Nucor Corp. is trading above its 50-day SMA of $250.14 and its 200-day SMA of $207.64, indicating a bullish trend. The RSI is at 68.12, signaling bullish momentum, and the MACD is positive at 0.77. The stock is currently trading below its 20-day EMA of $256.30, suggesting some near-term resistance. Key support levels are near the 50-day SMA, while resistance may be found near recent highs. Volume has been below average recently, which could indicate a lack of conviction behind the current price action. The overall technical picture suggests strength, but the proximity to the 20-day EMA warrants caution.",
    "Nucor Corp. exceeded EPS estimates by 6.84% in Q3 2026, reporting $4.84 against an expected $4.53, driving positive price action.",
    "The majority of analysts rate NUE as 'Buy' or 'Strong Buy', with a median price target of $286.50, indicating confidence in future performance.",
    "Insiders have sold a total of $72.1 million in Nucor Corp. stock, with no reported purchases, signaling potential concerns about future valuation or performance.",
    "Nucor Corp.'s performance is closely tied to the cyclical nature of the steel industry, which is currently experiencing demand that supports its operations but remains subject to broader economic trends.",
    "Nucor Corp. is expected to maintain its positive trajectory over the next 6-12 months, driven by continued strong demand in the steel sector and its ability to execute on growth initiatives. The median analyst price target of $286.50 suggests a 12.2% upside from current levels, reflecting confidence in the company's fundamental strength and market position. Potential upside catalysts include further improvements in steel pricing, successful integration of new capacity, and favorable macroeconomic conditions. Conversely, a significant economic slowdown, increased global competition, or a continuation of heavy insider selling could pressure the stock. Investors should closely monitor the company's ability to manage costs and maintain profitability amidst industry cyclicality."
   ],
   "lists": {
    "ProTips": [
     "Given the significant insider selling totaling $72.1 million, investors should closely monitor future insider transactions for any signs of a change in sentiment.",
     "Nucor Corp. is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($250.14 and $207.64), indicating a bullish trend, but its proximity to the 20-day EMA suggests potential near-term consolidation or resistance.",
     "The steel industry is cyclical; consider position sizing carefully to manage risk associated with potential economic downturns."
    ]
   },
   "catalysts": [
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Strong Q3 2026 Earnings Beat",
     "text": "Nucor Corp. exceeded EPS estimates by 6.84% in Q3 2026, reporting $4.84 against an expected $4.53, driving positive price action.",
     "source": "Earnings Report"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Positive Analyst Sentiment and Price Targets",
     "text": "The majority of analysts rate NUE as 'Buy' or 'Strong Buy', with a median price target of $286.50, indicating confidence in future performance.",
     "source": "Wall Street Analysts"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bearish",
     "title": "Heavy Insider Selling",
     "text": "Insiders have sold a total of $72.1 million in Nucor Corp. stock, with no reported purchases, signaling potential concerns about future valuation or performance.",
     "source": "Insider Transactions"
    },
    {
     "type": "Neutral",
     "title": "Steel Sector Performance",
     "text": "Nucor Corp.'s performance is closely tied to the cyclical nature of the steel industry, which is currently experiencing demand that supports its operations but remains subject to broader economic trends.",
     "source": "Market Analysis"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "key-statistics",
   "title": "Key Statistics",
   "text": [
    "Nucor Corp. presents a mixed fundamental picture with a P/E ratio of 20.39, which appears reasonable given its strong revenue growth of 23% and analyst estimates for continued expansion. The company's net profit margin is healthy, and its balance sheet is likely solid. The sector average P/E is 20.39, indicating Nucor is trading in line with its peers. While valuation appears fair, the significant insider selling raises concerns about management's confidence in future performance. The company's ability to maintain profitability and growth in a cyclical industry will be key. Investors should monitor the debt-to-equity ratio and compare it against the sector average of 0.5 for a more complete picture of financial health.",
    "Nucor Corp. has shown a pattern of beating analyst EPS estimates in recent quarters, with a notable beat of 6.84% in the most recent quarter (Q3 2026) where actual EPS was $4.84 against an estimate of $4.53. This followed a strong beat in Q1 2026 and a smaller beat in Q4 2025. However, there was a slight miss in Q2 2026, with EPS of $0.13 against an estimate of $0.11. The stock reacted positively to most recent earnings reports, gaining 7.17% after the Q3 2026 results.",
    "The primary risk for Nucor Corp. is the significant insider selling, totaling $72.1 million, which signals a potential lack of confidence from management. Additionally, the steel industry is inherently cyclical, making the company susceptible to economic downturns and fluctuations in demand. While technically strong, the stock's proximity to its 20-day EMA suggests potential near-term resistance and a possible pullback."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Market Cap",
       "cells": [
        "57.96B"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "P/E Ratio",
       "cells": [
        "20.39"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "EPS (TTM)",
       "cells": [
        "12.53"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dividend Yield",
       "cells": [
        "0.8729%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week High",
       "cells": [
        "280.11"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week Low",
       "cells": [
        "131.32"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "technical-indicators",
   "title": "Technical Indicators",
   "text": [
    "Technical Rating Bullish RSI Bullish SMA Cross Bullish Price vs SMA Bullish MACD Bullish Golden Cross in effect with the 50-day SMA ($250.14) above the 200-day SMA ($207.64), price action is firmly bullish above key moving averages."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "RSI": "Bullish",
    "SMA Cross": "Bullish",
    "Price vs SMA": "Bullish",
    "MACD": "Bullish"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "RSI (14)",
       "cells": [
        "68.12"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "MACD",
       "cells": [
        "0.77"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 50",
       "cells": [
        "250.14"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 200",
       "cells": [
        "207.64"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "correlations",
   "title": "Market Correlations",
   "text": [
    "How this stock moves relative to other assets",
    "Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Correlation with S&P 500 (SPY)": "+0.52",
    "Correlation with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)": "+0.44",
    "Correlation with Bitcoin (BTC)": "+0.00",
    "Correlation with Gold (XAU)": "+0.06"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "trade-plans",
   "title": "NUE Trade Plans",
   "text": [
    "Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels",
    "Lower risk, wait for pullback",
    "Higher risk, immediate entry",
    "Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss Calculated based on RSI (68.1) and current market volatility",
    "Consider scaling out: Take 50% profit at Target 1, 30% at Target 2, let 20% run to Target 3"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "TARGET 1": "$262.87",
    "TARGET 2": "$275.39",
    "TARGET 3": "$287.90",
    "STOP LOSS": "$242.56"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "seasonality",
   "title": "Seasonal Patterns",
   "text": [
    "Historical monthly performance trends",
    "Based on 3 years of historical monthly returns"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Average Jan return": "+3.67%",
    "Average Feb return": "+3.95%",
    "Average Mar return": "-1.36%",
    "Average Apr return": "+3.15%",
    "Average May return": "-1.12%",
    "Average Jun return": "-1.81%",
    "Average Jul return": "+7.40%",
    "Average Aug return": "-0.04%",
    "Average Sep return": "-4.17%",
    "Average Oct return": "+3.65%",
    "Average Nov return": "+7.92%",
    "Average Dec return": "-3.65%"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "risk",
   "title": "Risk & Volatility",
   "facts": {
    "Daily Volatility": "2.07%"
   },
   "lists": {
    "Risk considerations": [
     "Monitor position sizing based on current volatility levels",
     "Consider stop-loss placement beyond recent price range",
     "Diversification helps mitigate single-stock risk exposure"
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "growth",
   "title": "Growth of $10,000",
   "text": [
    "A $10,000 investment in NUE in September 2016 would be worth about $53,544 today, compared with about $35,030 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "monte-carlo",
   "title": "Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in NUE today could grow to about $31,646 by 2036 in the base case, with a bull case near $136,793 and a bear case around $7,321. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "price-prediction",
   "title": "NUE Stock Price Prediction: 2030",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $405 for NUE by 2030 in the base case, from $255 today (1.6x over 4 years). The downside path ends near $160. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on NUE's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.",
    "Method: 10,000 simulated price paths using NUE's historical volatility and drift, re-run daily. The base case is the median path; the two outer columns are the 10th and 90th percentile outcomes, which widen with time because uncertainty compounds. Simulations are not guarantees, and past volatility does not predict future returns. This is analysis, not investment advice."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "NUE simulated price paths by year",
     "columns": [
      "Year",
      "Downside (10th pct)",
      "Base case",
      "Upside (90th pct)"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "2027",
       "cells": [
        "$180",
        "$287",
        "$455"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2028",
       "cells": [
        "$167",
        "$322",
        "$619"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2029",
       "cells": [
        "$162",
        "$361",
        "$805"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2030",
       "cells": [
        "$160",
        "$405",
        "$1,022"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2031",
       "cells": [
        "$161",
        "$454",
        "$1,279"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2032",
       "cells": [
        "$164",
        "$510",
        "$1,585"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2033",
       "cells": [
        "$168",
        "$572",
        "$1,947"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2034",
       "cells": [
        "$173",
        "$642",
        "$2,378"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2035",
       "cells": [
        "$180",
        "$720",
        "$2,889"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2036",
       "cells": [
        "$187",
        "$808",
        "$3,495"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "people-also-watch",
   "title": "People Also Watch",
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   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "related-comparisons",
   "title": "Compare NUE",
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     "url": "https://clearank.com/compare/nue-vs-stld/"
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  },
  {
   "id": "insider-trading",
   "title": "NUE Insider Trading Analysis",
   "facts": {
    "Bought": "None",
    "Sold": "$72.1M",
    "Insiders": "23",
    "Avg Transaction": "$2.3M"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "Recent insider transactions in NUE",
     "columns": [
      "Date",
      "Insider",
      "Type",
      "Shares",
      "Value"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "May 15, 2026",
       "cells": [
        "TOPALIAN LEON J Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "52.0K",
        "$11.8M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Feb 3, 2023",
       "cells": [
        "UTERMARK DOUGLAS CHAD Officer",
        "Sell",
        "45.4K",
        "$8.0M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Apr 30, 2026",
       "cells": [
        "SUMOSKI DAVID A Officer",
        "Sell",
        "33.1K",
        "$7.5M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Aug 14, 2026",
       "cells": [
        "TOPALIAN LEON J Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "26.0K",
        "$7.0M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "May 10, 2021",
       "cells": [
        "NAPOLITAN RAYMOND S JR Officer",
        "Sell",
        "65.8K",
        "$6.8M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Aug 10, 2023",
       "cells": [
        "STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security",
        "Sell",
        "39.6K",
        "$6.7M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Aug 10, 2021",
       "cells": [
        "FRIAS JAMES D Chief Financial Officer",
        "Sell",
        "58.0K",
        "$6.5M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Mar 22, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "UTERMARK DOUGLAS CHAD Officer",
        "Sell",
        "33.1K",
        "$6.5M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "May 3, 2021",
       "cells": [
        "UTERMARK DOUGLAS CHAD Officer",
        "Sell",
        "65.8K",
        "$5.5M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jun 17, 2022",
       "cells": [
        "TOPALIAN LEON J Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "48.8K",
        "$5.5M"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ],
   "links": [
    {
     "text": "SEC Form 4",
     "url": "https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&company=Nucor+Corp.&type=4&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=&action=getcompany"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "faq",
   "title": "Frequently Asked Questions"
  }
 ],
 "faq": [
  {
   "question": "Is Nucor Corp. (NUE) stock a buy right now?",
   "answer": "Nucor Corp. (NUE) is currently rated a 'Buy' by Wall Street analysts, with a median price target of $286.50, suggesting a 12.2% upside from its current price of $255.46. The stock exhibits bullish technical momentum and strong revenue growth, but significant insider selling presents a notable risk."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is Nucor Corp.'s (NUE) price forecast for 2030?",
   "answer": "Based on Monte Carlo simulations, Nucor Corp.'s (NUE) stock price is projected to be $405 in 2030 under a base case scenario. The downside projection is $160.46, and the upside projection is $1022.18. These are statistical outcomes, not guaranteed price targets."
  },
  {
   "question": "What are the biggest risks facing Nucor Corp. (NUE)?",
   "answer": "The most significant risk for Nucor Corp. (NUE) is the heavy insider selling totaling $72.1 million, which could indicate a lack of management confidence. The cyclical nature of the steel industry also poses a risk, making the company vulnerable to economic slowdowns."
  },
  {
   "question": "How is Nucor Corp. (NUE) performing financially?",
   "answer": "Nucor Corp. (NUE) has demonstrated strong revenue growth, with current quarter estimates projecting a 26.00% year-over-year increase. The company has a P/E ratio of 20.39, aligning with sector averages, and has consistently beaten EPS estimates in recent quarters."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is Nucor Corp.'s (NUE) technical outlook?",
   "answer": "Technically, Nucor Corp. (NUE) is in a bullish trend, trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($250.14 and $207.64), with a RSI indicating bullish momentum. However, it is currently trading below its 20-day EMA, suggesting potential near-term resistance."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the dividend yield for Nucor Corp. (NUE)?",
   "answer": "Nucor Corp. (NUE) offers a dividend yield of approximately 0.87%, with a dividend rate of $2.23."
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